The Rockaway Hotel
A beach hotel with a rooftop pool, inside New York City.
JFK Airport, New York, NYOpens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What The Rockaway Hotel actually is
The Rockaway Hotel opened in 2020 in Rockaway Beach, Queens, and is the only genuine beachfront hotel of its kind within the five boroughs. There is a rooftop pool and bar looking over the Atlantic, a spa, and a substantial restaurant and outdoor bar programme that draws people from across the city in summer.
It is a long way from Manhattan — around an hour and a quarter on the A train, or a ferry ride from Wall Street — and that distance is the entire proposition. You get an actual ocean beach, boardwalk surfing, and a hotel that behaves like a coastal resort while remaining inside New York City limits.
What stands out
- 01 Rooftop pool and bar overlooking the Atlantic
- 02 The only true beachfront hotel of its kind in the five boroughs
- 03 Spa, gardens and extensive outdoor dining
- 04 Surfing beaches and boardwalk directly outside
Rooms and suites
Standard King
Sleeps 2Coastal-influenced contemporary finish
Ocean View Room
Sleeps 2Facing the Atlantic
Suite
Sleeps 4Separate living area with terrace
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Rooftop pool
- Spa
- Fitness centre
- Beach access
- 24-hour front desk
- Multiple restaurants and bars
- Free parking
- Pet friendly
- Meeting space
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Rooftop | Pool bar and dining |
|---|---|
| Margie's | All-day restaurant |
Where it sits
Terminal-side hotels for early departures and long layovers. The AirTrain connects every terminal to the Jamaica and Howard Beach subway links into Manhattan.
Nearest transit
- ▸AirTrain JFK to all terminals
- ▸Jamaica Station (E, J, Z, LIRR)
- ▸Howard Beach–JFK (A)
What's nearby
- ▸TWA Hotel observation deck
- ▸Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
- ▸Rockaway Beach
- ▸Resorts World Casino
- ▸Kings County Distillery tours in Brooklyn
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Questions people ask about The Rockaway Hotel
How do I get here from Manhattan?
The A train to Rockaway takes around an hour and fifteen minutes. The NYC Ferry Rockaway route from Wall Street is slower but considerably more pleasant.
Is it worth it if I'm sightseeing in Manhattan?
Probably not as a sole base — the journey is long. It works best as a summer beach stay or as a few nights tacked onto a Manhattan trip.